Energy for data center will be generated on site
SB Energy is developing the PORTS Pike Technology Campus data center in Pike County, Ohio, which will generate its own 10 gigawatts of power to match its consumption. The project includes a $4.2 billion investment in electric transmission infrastructure, fully funded by SB Energy, to protect ratepayers from increased electricity costs. The facility will also utilize a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water usage.
SB Energy, in partnership with AEP Ohio and the US Department of Energy, is advancing the development of the PORTS Pike Technology Campus data center at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site in Pike County, Ohio. The project involves a $4.2 billion investment in new electric transmission infrastructure, fully funded by SB Energy, to support the data center's 10-gigawatt load with an equivalent 10 gigawatts of on-site generation. This commitment aims to uphold the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," shielding Ohio residents and businesses from bearing the cost of the data center's substantial power consumption.
Karl Brutseart, Vice President of Development and Origination at SB Energy, emphasized the company's "pay our way on power" approach and significant grid investments, including improvements around the Baku substation and new high-voltage transmission lines to be owned and operated by AEP Ohio, with costs covered by SB Energy. Furthermore, Brutseart addressed concerns about water usage, stating that the facility will employ a closed-loop cooling system, drastically reducing water consumption primarily to employee needs. The project is anticipated to create 2,500 full-time operational jobs, with SB Energy expressing commitment to local hiring.